Jobs, education, innovation and infrastructure are at the heart of a path forward to end the government shutdown and build long-term economic opportunities for Americans. Democrats have proposed a balanced approach that charts a sustainable course for middle-class families, and we are eager for solutions and a long-term budget.
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) released the following statement upon U.S. Rep. Bill Young’s announcement of his planned retirement in 2014:
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Below is a statement released by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) regarding the government shutdown: "Congressional Republicans’ refusal to back off their extreme demands has led to a shutdown of American government. The Tea Party government shutdown will cause significant economic damage. Our neighbors, veterans and business owners back home will suffer the consequences, such as delays in receiving veterans benefits they have earned, a halt to new cancer treatment trials, job...
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La Congresista Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) presento esta declaracion acerca del cierre del gobierno: “Los Republicanos del Congreso no quieren dar marcha atrás de sus demandas extremas y esto nos ha llevado a un cierre del gobierno Americano. Este cierre por parte del Tea Party causara daños económicos muy significativos. Nuestros vecinos, veteranos y empresarios en nuestras comunidades sufrirán las consecuencias, como será el retraso de los beneficios para los veteranos que se los...
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Florida families and individuals will benefit from a broad range of new health insurance options and lower than expected rates in the new Health Insurance Marketplace that will open next week. Rates in Florida are lower than expected and new tax credits for middle class families will help make health insurance even more affordable, according to today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. "This is great news for our neighbors across the Tampa Bay area and all Floridians. Low rates and a wide range of choices will be a godsend to families.
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor sent the attached letter to Gov. Rick Scott and Florida Surgeon General John Armstrong regarding yesterday’s decision by the Florida Department of Health to block navigators from local health department offices.
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Without a direct threat to the national security of the United States, I oppose an overt military strike against Syria. As I have visited with my neighbors across my district this month I have heard from many of them who are extremely wary of military action that could lead to greater entanglement in a region where fighting factions are not aligned with the United States and our allies or our national interests. I urge you to be cautious and conservative and fully analyze the strategic aftermath.
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) held an Affordable Care Act question-and-answer session today for small businesses at the University of South Florida Small Business Development Center. Attendees learned from experts about the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), a marketplace where employers will be able to choose from a range of affordable plans to offer their employees. With the ability to join a large pool through SHOP, small businesses will now have access to the same types of quality, affordable coverage that only large firms have today.
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